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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,625.60, 353,438.40 and 142,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,625.60, 353,438.40 and 142,313.60 is: 213,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,625.60 : 353,438.40 = 142,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,625.60/353,438.40 = 142,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,625.60x = 353,438.40 × 142,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,625.60x = 50,299,091,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,299,091,082.24/235,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,470.40

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